What are the schools like in Pillager, MN?

Pillager is served primarily by PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Pillager?

The median household income in Pillager, MN is $64,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Pillager, MN?

Pillager has an average high temperature of 17.8°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.2 inches.

Pillager, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pillager, MN affordable or expensive?

Pillager's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pillager is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $141,700 and the median rent is $974 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pillager, MN?

Pillager has a violent crime rate of 167.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 450.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pillager, MN a Good Place to Live?

Pillager is a small town of 460 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $64,250 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Pillager stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pillager is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pillager city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.0

Pillager's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pillager costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pillager, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$141,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$974	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pillager's violent crime rate is 167.9 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

167.9 /100k

Property Crime

450.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pillager is served primarily by PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pillager, MN	National Avg
School District	PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pillager sees average highs of 17.8°F in January and 78.9°F in July, with 27.1 inches of annual precipitation and 48.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pillager, MN
Average High — January	17.8°F
Average High — July	78.9°F
Annual Precipitation	27.1"
Annual Snowfall	48.2"

Demographics

Metric	Pillager, MN	National Avg
Population	460	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Gull Lake, MN 7 mi Motley, MN 8 mi Baxter, MN 10 mi Fort Ripley, MN 13 mi Lake Shore, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Pillager

Pillager, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56473

Pillager vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pillager, MN affordable or expensive?

Pillager's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pillager roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $141,700 and median rent is $974/month.

What is the crime rate in Pillager, MN?

Pillager's violent crime rate is 167.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 450.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pillager?

Public schools in Pillager are operated by PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pillager, MN a good place to live?

Pillager, MN has a population of 460, a median household income of $64,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pillager?

Pillager averages 17.8°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.1 inches with about 48.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pillager?

Pillager, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56473.

What is the population of Pillager?

The population of Pillager, Minnesota is 460 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pillager?

Key numbers for living in Pillager: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $141,700, median household income $64,250, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pillager side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.